Laura Sithens is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including PKS Investments, LPL Financial LLC, ACG Wealth Inc., and PFM Capital Management LLC. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth management services with a focus on long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centrally overseen models and customizable strategies.

Angela Moore is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for 20 years before joining Kestra in 2022. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized offerings, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets across nearly 20,000 client relationships.

Brandon Barfield is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Barfield is co-founder and Regional Director of Doctors Without Quarters, LLC, an organization that helps recent graduates manage student loan debt, where he contributes to operations and delivers loan repayment presentations nationwide. Larson Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting using both strategic and tactical investment approaches, alongside a range of specialized services including model portfolios, discretionary programs, and third-party manager recommendations.

Wesley Heinrichs is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC. His prior experience includes roles at IFG Advisory, LLC, Bay Financial Advisors, Inc., and LPL Financial, LLC. Heinrichs also operates Wesley Heinrichs LLC. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients for capital markets and M&A advisory. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation investment approach that combines proprietary technical analysis with fundamental review and utilizes discretionary management, sub-advisers, and model portfolios.

Isaac Dixon is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Holistiplan and Beckett & Associates Investment Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has worked with Baddies Burgers and was involved with the Athens Rock Lobsters baseball team. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” investment approach that combines fixed-income securities for near-term needs with high-quality equities selected through quantitative and qualitative screening.

Brian Martin is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Martin also acts as an independent insurance agent, providing insurance advice tailored to client needs. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team.

Thomas Daniel is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Henssler Financial since 2015. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven investment approach, balancing fixed-income securities for near-term needs with high-quality equities selected through quantitative and qualitative screening, and offers customized model portfolios, automated rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Morgan Geiger is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2024, following four years at East Paces Group and four years at ACG Wealth INC. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized investment solutions through various managed accounts and third-party managers, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Edward Orell is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with several firms, including Bulletproof Financial, PRES Financial, Appreciation Financial, and Orell Financial, Inc. He also has a background as a self-employed advisor dating back to 1996. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios actively and providing specialized services such as family-office and special-needs planning.

Richard Critelli is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fifth Third Bank, Fifth Third Securities, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Edward Jones. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves both individual and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting. The firm manages accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases and conducts private placement due diligence for qualified investors.

Robert Fezza is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Forum Financial Management, LP and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors, and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent and co-owns a real estate holding company. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing model portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Nicholas Yeomans is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors since 2026. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 13 years and led Yeomans Consulting Group, Inc. for over two decades. Yeomans is an elder at North Metro Church, where he provides spiritual direction and accountability to leadership. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach that combines centrally managed portfolios with customizable strategies overseen by an internal Investment Management team.

James Colbourne is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2015, with prior experience at LPL Financial and PKS Investments. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Jackson Favors is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Gibbs Financial Group. He has also been involved with Community Concierge Service outside of the financial industry. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party model portfolios based on clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

Donald Barker is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Henssler Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a motorcycle patrol officer with the City of Austell Police Department. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” for asset allocation and offers customized model portfolios, as well as services including portfolio management, automated ETF strategies, and sub-advisory support.

Mitchell Ray is a financial advisor with CL Wealth Management LLC in Canton, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at CL Wealth Management since 2011 and has additional roles with SRA Advisors and Mitch Ray Title Services, where he conducts title research and analysis. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an independent insurance agency focusing on fixed insurance products. CL Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and client education, tailoring investment strategies to client objectives through fundamental and technical analysis and managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Edwin Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling and has prior experience with MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is also an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolio management overseen by an internal Investment Management team, offering customizable models and a range of wealth-management services.

Glen Barber is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Cape Securities Inc and Barber Lackey Financial Group, where he continues involvement through fixed insurance sales and financial planning. Barber is also a member of the Berry College Planned Giving Counsel, providing advice on planned gifts to the college. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of over 120 advisors. The firm combines project-based financial planning with ongoing asset management, offering a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and retirement-plan fiduciary services.

John Drawdy Jr. is a financial advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a CPA and owner of Paragon Accounting & Tax Solutions, providing tax and accounting services. Financial Gravity Family Office Services offers tailored financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios and frequently employs third-party sub-advisors while maintaining client oversight.

Karl Smith is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a managing associate at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA. He has worked with Alps Distributors, Inc. since 2012 and has been with The Henssler Financial Group since 2011. His responsibilities include client relationship management, investment advice, financial planning, and managing a team of advisors. Henssler Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, mutual funds, and municipal entities. The firm employs a cash-flow based investment process known as the “Ten Year Rule” and offers a range of services such as portfolio management, automated ETF solutions, pension advice, and sub-advisory relationships.